Greek Mythology Opinion and Persuasive Paragraphs | Argumentative Writing
Brenda Kovich3k Followers
Grade Levels
3rd - 5th, Homeschool
Subjects
Standards
CCSSW.5.1
CCSSW.4.1
CCSSW.3.1
Resource Type
Formats Included
- PDF (27 pages)
Activity
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Description
Which character from Greek mythology would you like to invite to dinner? Which would make the best president? Third and fourth grade kids love writing about their favorite mythological characters! This product includes two argumentative prompts:
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner! (opinion) – From a first-person perspective, the student composes a paragraph to explain which character from myths would make the perfect dinner guest.
- _______ for President! (persuasive) – Writing in second person, the writer writes a text that persuades his audience to vote for a specific god or goddess.
To support classroom, hybrid, and distance learning, these resources are included as a printable PDF and interactive Easel Activities.
Getting Started:
- For the Teacher
- Persuasive Techniques
Opinion Paragraphs:
- Graphic Organizer
- Examples & Guidance for Modeling
- Editing Checklist
- Themed Stationery
- Rubric
Persuasive Paragraphs:
- Graphic Organizer
- Examples & Guidance for Modeling
- Themed Stationery
- Editing Checklist
- Rubric
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Total Pages
27 pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSSW.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSSW.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
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